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Bland

Missouri · 506 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Bland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,100. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506
−10%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3984735486236981990201020202024Bland
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,339
+48%since 2000
from $13,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(553)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.8%(9)
Diversity Score7.3%(37)
Diversity Score
7
+1511%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bland, Missouri?

Bland, Missouri has about 506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bland, Missouri?

The typical household in Bland, Missouri earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bland, Missouri expensive?

In Bland, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Bland, Missouri?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bland, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bland, Missouri?

About 27.1% of people in Bland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bland, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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